Maurice Lauchner Praise Band

First Baptist Church, Wilmington St - Sanctuary

Maurice “Man” Lauchner is one of the most soulful and distinctive voices in inspirational music today, and offers a refreshing interpretation of God’s love through song.

Born in New York and raised among some of the finest singers in the area, Maurice had the captivate an audience with his moving sound since he was a young man. Man’s broad vocal range and acting abilities has afforded him opportunities to touched audiences throughout the U.S. and across the world. He has lent his vocal and acting talents to “The Untold Story of Emmitt Louis Till,” Carly Simon’s Moonlight Serenade on the Queen Mary (Background Vocals), The Cosby Show(Characters Ben & Herman). His most recent credits include featured performances with Tyler Perry’s “Madea Gets a Job,” “The Haves & the Have Nots,” “Aunt Bam’s Place,” and “A Madea’s Christmas” all currently on DVDs. He is currently on tour with stage play Madea On The Run.

Man completed his first CD, “Songs & Hymns From The Heart,” which is available online and he is currently working a sophomore project. His first single from this album is entitled, “I Can’t Live Without You” and it will be available for purchase this summer. Man’s love of music has also compelled him to mentor and coach vocally talented individuals (Services available upon request).

Maurice has always loved performing, but his first love is his family. He and his wife Alicia have been married for 20 years (and counting). They share 3 amazing children, Todd, Maurice and Faith.

The Raleigh Acorn is lowered to ring in the New Year. While the acorn has become synonymous with First Night Raleigh, the festival is much more than the countdown to midnight. Your admission pass grants you access to every performance and every venue throughout the day. That’s nearly 100 performances in over three dozen locations across downtown Raleigh. What a bargain for just $11* ($15 day of)! Read more